Graphic Packaging reports Q1 adjusted EPS 9c, consensus 6c

Reports Q1 revenue $2.16B, consensus $2.05B. “First quarter results were strong relative to expectations as we delivered towards the high end of our guidance, driven by the hard work of our talented global team and their disciplined execution” said Robbert Rietbroek, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our year-over-year improvement in volume and net sales demonstrated the resilience of our business as we successfully navigated weather and other external disruptions to our operations. We also effectively managed the business to mitigate the incremental inflation in the quarter, supporting bottom-line performance.”